Civil servants in Ebonyi State aspiring to be permanent secretaries may have to write examinations to evaluate their competence in handling sensitive positions. Governor Dave Umahi, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, explained that the tests will help the government select the best hands to drive its developmental policies. According to him, each of the 13 councils would produce a permanent secretary to ensure equity in the appointment of civil servants. His words: “I ask the Head of… Read more

Before the recent statement by the Honourable Minister of Education abolishing Post UTME examinations, both the universities and JAMB had agreed that the two tests be used in selecting candidates. Following the statement by the minister, all kinds of comments have been made. Those who support the position of the minister are rejoicing that the exploiters in the universities have been defeated while the universities are angry that the JAMB examination cheats have been given an open cheque. Those who… Read more